Manager, Category Development

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Position Summary

Manager, Category Development is responsible for developing strong customer relationships with Walmart by providing category solutions based on business trends, industry trends and category management expertise. This role will also work on developing insightful and actionable reporting, analysis and presentations based on key category trends. Finally, this position will influence the line review process and be the expert in Walmart’s category as well as the key strategic partner to assist with the development of their strategies.

Responsibilities

Category / Industry Expertise

Leads assessment, analysis, & insight generation

Direct account responsibility with regular customer face-to-face meetings

Owns category management / analytics

Develop strong advisor relationship

As a category advisor, work closely with the Walmart merchant team to develop and grow total category sales by leveraging POS data, syndicated data, shopper and consumer insights, and category and industry trends

Responsible for reporting and market landscape reviews.

Influence the line review process with insights and data to make recommendations on optimal assortment, planogram space allocation, and flow.

Manage the category relay and modular (planogram) building process.

May also perform additional duties as assigned

What we are looking for

Minimum 3 to 4 years customer facing Sales and/or Category Management experience

BA/BS required, Marketing/Business Administration preferred

Outstanding written & verbal communication skills

Experienced in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Power Point, Access)

Experience in developing & delivering compelling selling stories / presentations

Ability to build relationships

Experienced in Scintilla, and Retail Link

Syndicated Data (Nielsen or IRI/Circana)

Blue Yonder Space Planning software

Power BI/Tableau

Consumer Products background

Project management / prioritization

Previous Walmart Advisor experience

Come join us!

Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Total Rewards Package

The salary range for this position is USD $109,000.00/Yr. - USD $142,500.00/Yr.

Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

Energizer strives to create a supportive work environment centered around colleagues’ professional and personal well-being. Our total rewards package provides comprehensive benefits to attract, retain, and protect our colleagues – including health and welfare insurance, parental leave, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

Category / Industry Expertise

Leads assessment, analysis, & insight generation

Direct account responsibility with regular customer face-to-face meetings

Owns category management / analytics

Develop strong advisor relationship

As a category advisor, work closely with the Walmart merchant team to develop and grow total category sales by leveraging POS data, syndicated data, shopper and consumer insights, and category and industry trends

Responsible for reporting and market landscape reviews.

Influence the line review process with insights and data to make recommendations on optimal assortment, planogram space allocation, and flow.

Manage the category relay and modular (planogram) building process.

May also perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum 3 to 4 years customer facing Sales and/or Category Management experience

BA/BS required, Marketing/Business Administration preferred

Outstanding written & verbal communication skills

Experienced in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Power Point, Access)

Experience in developing & delivering compelling selling stories / presentations

Ability to build relationships

Experienced in Scintilla, and Retail Link

Syndicated Data (Nielsen or IRI/Circana)

Blue Yonder Space Planning software

Power BI/Tableau

Consumer Products background

Project management / prioritization

Previous Walmart Advisor experience